The broad sunlit uplands of next March. Yeah, really. .

[PeterMorley]

Originally Posted by midgetman

This was the figure quoted on our local news last night. I don't think I got it wrong but you never know.........

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I read the same figure, was surprised that no one had queried it at the time.

[PeterMorley]

Originally Posted by MGDavid

I suspect his reasons for not bothering with the EU market is the draconian rules being imposed by the Commission which restrict the power of many appliances, under 'save energy, save the planet' auspices. He's had a running battle with the EU over energy labelling for more than 4 years and although he finally won the latest round at the ECJ I think he's likely fed up with the lot of them, like so many of us.

Similarly Mr JCB, you have to wonder if his dislike of the EU is connected to the fine they received for restrictive distribution practices!

[p261brm]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

So knighted British entrepreneur, inventor, and brexit supporter Dyson is now moving his company HQ to Singapore. We’re told it’s nothing to with us leaving the EU, and makes sense with his manufacturing already based there. Plus his forthcoming electric car will be built there also.

But still seems a bit of a snub to me......

If his cars are owt like his vacum cleaners, best place for em, the most expensive piece of junk ever owned.

[apriliadriver]

I agree with 261brm on this. The Dyson upright vacuum I bought was a never-ending story of useless poor design, constantly suffering blockages, poor materials and many, many other things to criticise. If he really made 5000 prototypes that must have been to develop it from being unsaleable into a plausible con trick.
Nick

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by apriliadriver

If he really made 5000 prototypes that must have been to develop it from being unsaleable into a plausible con trick.

At the end he found some clients, Nick…

[midgetman]

Originally Posted by apriliadriver

I agree with 261brm on this. The Dyson upright vacuum I bought was a never-ending story of useless poor design, constantly suffering blockages, poor materials and many, many other things to criticise. If he really made 5000 prototypes that must have been to develop it from being unsaleable into a plausible con trick.
Nick

You may not be the only one. Henry vacuum cleaners are expanding according to our local news. Creating 300 jobs in Somerset, and they want planning permission for a factory that would allow them to up production by 30%.

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[Peter Mallett]

Despite Brexit.

[Peter Mallett]

I suspect that Dyson is more than just the Vacuum business. If the company has invested those millions in UK based facilities I doubt it's just for Vacuum cleaners.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I suspect that Dyson is more than just the Vacuum business. If the company has invested those millions in UK based facilities I doubt it's just for Vacuum cleaners.

I’m sure the hand drier business is pretty big nowadays, and of course his major project at the moment is to develop and bring to market an ‘affordable’ electric car....

[midgetman]

....which is expected to have a big market in the Far East.

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[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

I’m sure the hand drier business is pretty big nowadays, and of course his major project at the moment is to develop and bring to market an ‘affordable’ electric car....

Why has an image if (Sir) Clive Sinclair just shot into my head?
That one didn't turn out as expected did it?

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Why has an image if (Sir) Clive Sinclair just shot into my head?
That one didn't turn out as expected did it?

Let’s hope tech has moved on since then!

Collectors items now, though, I’m told.....

[bauble]

Originally Posted by midgetman

I didn't realise the ballbarrow was his.

He's a brilliant man who deserves his success. I just hope he doesn't screw us on his way out.

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What do you carry jn a ballbarrow, exactly?

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by bauble

What do you carry jn a ballbarrow, exactly?

Well, I've never carried wheels in a wheelbarrow Baub, so I'm not sure what you're getting at...

[Gerard C]

This one is good but works only in English, Johnny!

[Peter Mallett]

Doh! Doesn't matter where you make things. Didn't we learn this with motor cycles?

[grantp]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Doh! Doesn't matter where you make things. Didn't we learn this with motor cycles?

This is true.

Most of the products with which Dyson competes, no matter which country the brand name is associated with, are manufactured in Asia or are put together in the "west" from components manufactured in Asia - mostly China.

This, I was told, is especially the case for the lower cost end of the market.

[Gerard C]

Dyson Vacuums are very expensive, yes? When buying one you support your industry even if the production is not really made in UK. If you think the design is poor and brings frustration to the end user, you won't recommend it and won't buy another one. In those circumstances is it reasonable to wait for an affordable EV coming from a company selling a Vacuum at the price of a scooter? Both produced in China? I guess you'll tell me "different purpose"…

[midgetman]

Airbus have been making the news round here. Quite a few local jobs depend on them, and the boss was pretty forthright in ensuring people get his message.

One side says it's part of "Project Fear," others say "no he means it." Only time will tell. Suffice to say if I ran a business that relied on transporting great big pieces of engineering back and forth across borders, I'd be scratching my head as to costs and logistics.

With just sixty or so days to go, it would be pretty helpful to know what regime you're working under and how long it will take for the transfer. No wonder he's frustrated.

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[Gerard C]

I understand this but as stated by Peter before how could an Airbus fly without any wing? We call that either Eurostar or TGV.

[Robyn Slater]

Originally Posted by grantp

This is true.

Most of the products with which Dyson competes, no matter which country the brand name is associated with, are manufactured in Asia or are put together in the "west" from components manufactured in Asia - mostly China.

This, I was told, is especially the case for the lower cost end of the market.

Basically the same as the UK car industry then.

[MGDavid]

Originally Posted by midgetman

Airbus have been making the news round here. Quite a few local jobs depend on them, and the boss was pretty forthright in ensuring people get his message.

One side says it's part of "Project Fear," others say "no he means it." Only time will tell. Suffice to say if I ran a business that relied on transporting great big pieces of engineering back and forth across borders, I'd be scratching my head as to costs and logistics.

With just sixty or so days to go, it would be pretty helpful to know what regime you're working under and how long it will take for the transfer. No wonder he's frustrated.

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Max they mostly don't go by road! Only the A380 wings go by road, barge and ship, and they're only building 8 per year of them, The smaller ones are flown straight to Toulouse in the Beluga special aircraft.
Project Fear at work again.....

[Mike Bell]

‘Project fear’ seems to have made some headlines, if nothing else!

Going back to Dyson, we keep mentioning China as their manufacturing base, but I think it’s Singapore and Malaysia, as well as China. Appears it’s a joint venture with a Far East company, and all the media blurb has named Singapore as the location of the future EV factory. I guess that’s why the HQ is moving there.

Not that any of that matters to me, as a devoted Henry owner!

[PeterMorley]

Originally Posted by p261brm

If his cars are owt like his vacum cleaners, best place for em, the most expensive piece of junk ever owned.

They seem to be a good example of British technology - good/innovative design ideas but poorly executed.
The hand dryer that just drips water over the floor/shoes, fiddly catches/switches on vacuums etc.
When other companies copy the ideas they are usually much better on the details.
Met one of his ex-designers at Silverstone one year and he had a lot to say about things like the fans which were designed to be silent but changes in the production version meant they weren't.

[Gerard C]

Thanks to this forum, I know what Vacuum I shouldn't go for. When you say Henry, do you mean Numatic the D2-R2 style?